Chapter 74 Rendezvous MJ has the security detail drop her off, with Fernando, a mile from their true destination, where they plan to meet Astrid. The pretend couple walk hand in hand down the streets of D.C. Secret Service agents stay tight on them, in spite of MJ’s request for privacy. MJ and Fernando close in towards the spot from the map. How can they ditch the agents, if they’re followed so closely? MJ whispers in Fernando’s ear to make it look real. Fernando nibbles on her ear. The public display of affection makes the agents take their request for privacy more seriously. They give the pretend couple a wide berth. When agents aren’t looking, MJ wipes her ear off with an anti-bacterial hand wipe from her go bag. Fernando watches with disappointment. They continue to a set of

